The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk
Script by: WAYNE ROBERT SCOTT
The Cast: 15 or more The Set: Flexible; elaborate or simple one unit as desired Approximate Length: 1 act, 60 min
A Powerful Musical Biography:
In this wonderful musical play script follow the trials and triumphs of Orville and Wilbur Wright in their courageous race to be the first to fly. Their amazing odyssey at the dawning of the twentieth century is a heartwarming portrait of American heroes. This powerful musical biography features toe-tapping period songs and amazing insights into the lives of brothers who fearlessly pursued their dreams of flight against all odds. Suspense and laughter combine to relate one of the most exciting true stories of all time.
This one-act musical biography is perfect for schools and educational outreach. Curriculum guide is also available.
Cast & Songs
(Ages reflect the age of the character in the show, not the age of the actor who plays them)
Cast
Sherlock Holmes – Private Consulting Detective Dr. John H. Watson – Holmes; Friend and Chronicler Mrs. Hudson – Baker Street Landlady Stamford – Medical Acquaintance of Dr. Watson Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard Professor Moriarty – Criminal Mastermind and Holmes’ Archenemy Messenger – Retired Naval Sergeant Constable Gregson – Works with Lestrade E. J. Drebber – Murder Victim Jabez Wilson – Portly, Red-headed Pawnbroker Vincent Spaulding – Employee of Wilson’s Duncan Ross – League Administrator Mr. Merryweather – Bank Director John Hector McFarlane – A Young Lawyer Jonas Oldacre – Architect and Builder of Norwood Miss Lexington – Oldacre’s Housekeeper Mrs. McFarlane – John’s Mother
Synopsis of Songs
1. “The Tour” – Museum Docent, Orville, Wilbur
2. “Measure Twice, Cut Once” – Susan, Young Orville & Wilbur
“The Tour” (Reprise) – Docent
3. “Kites” – Docent, Young Orville & Wilbur
4. “Entrepreneurs” – Wright Brothers
5. “What Would I do Without You” – Orville, Katharine, Susan
6. “World’s Fair” – Barker, Ensemble
“World’s Fair” (Reprise) – Ensemble
7. “Otto Lilienthal” – Charlie, Ensemble
8. “You Can’t Do That” – Mrs. Welsh, Ensemble
9. “Frustration” – Orville, Wilbur
10. Finale: “You Will Finally Fly” – Cast Ensemble
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